Kcd2 Damaged Arms Breakdown: Combat Stats, Bow Penalty Tests, and Survival Metrics
By Maya Lin-Takahashi
Ranged combat suffers the most catastrophic penalty from arm trauma. Archery in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II depends entirely on isometric upper-body tension. Damaged forearms or severed shoulder tissue disrupt that stability instantly.
Controlled tests reveal that minor arm injuries add moderate, rhythmic oscillation to the bow reticle. Once an arm becomes fully crippled, the bow aim penalty spikes dramatically. Weapon sway shifts from predictable breathing cycles into erratic, high-amplitude horizontal drift.
Holding a full draw becomes an ordeal. An uninjured Henry with high Agility can hold an arrow notched for roughly six to eight seconds before fatigue sets in. A crippled arm cuts that hold time to roughly 1.8 seconds, while the stamina bar drains at nearly three times the baseline rate. Arrows fired under this debuff deviate widely from their trajectory, making precision eye-slit or throat shots against armored foes mathematically improbable.
| Combat Metric | Baseline (Healthy) | Minor Arm Injury | Crippled Arm Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melee Stamina Drain | 100% (Standard) | 115%, 120% | 145%, 155% |
| Bow Draw-Hold Window | 6.5, 8.0 seconds | 3.5, 4.5 seconds | 1.5, 2.0 seconds |
| Horizontal Reticle Sway | Low (Stat-dependent) | +40% Variance | +140% Erratic Drift |
| Shield Block Stamina Cost | Base mitigation | +25% Stamina Loss | +60% & Stagger Risk |
Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.
